Tsar of Bulgaria Boris August 28. What did Vanga predict to the Bulgarian Tsar Boris III? Upbringing and education

At the same time, the popular Bulgarian Tsar Boris III, who ascended the throne at the age of 24 after the country’s defeat in the First World War, learned about the clairvoyant who predicted future events. The Tsar could not ignore his fellow tribeswoman, a soothsayer, whom, as they reported to him, even the Nazis visited.

In April 1942, a motorcade of cars appeared in the village of Strumice and stopped at a modest one-story rural house. A man of average height with a mustache and a hat came out of one car. The adjutants who ran up to him showed the way. Taking off his hat, he entered the house.

No one knows what exactly Vanga and the king were talking about. He asked that the meeting not be discussed further. Only later did Vanga’s sister Lyubka admit that Vanga was waiting for his arrival. She was sitting in her corner and, before Boris had time to say hello, she began to talk. According to Lyubka, Vanga said that his rule made it possible to expand the borders of Bulgaria and establish its authority in Europe, but this would not last long. Bulgaria will shrink. She told him the date was August 28th. What the date was connected with was not explained. And she repeated several times: Get ready for it, it’s coming soon. She didn't say anything else. The king left her in great embarrassment. How should we understand her words, why should we be wary of August 28? What awaits him?

Death of Boris III

As you know, exactly a year later, on August 28, Tsar Boris III, a pacifist by conviction, who did not declare war on the USSR, did not send Bulgarian troops to the Eastern Front, saved 50 thousand Bulgarian Jews from being taken into German slavery, died suddenly. Officially from a heart attack. He was only 49 years old.

It later turned out that his death occurred immediately after returning from East Prussia, where he met with Hitler. Obviously, the Fuhrer did not like the independent position of the Bulgarian Tsar. Boris returned to Sofia in a gloomy mood. Suddenly his heart ached. And it stopped. The doctors were powerless. In Bulgaria they said that German doctors were allegedly to blame for his death; they could have poisoned him with their special long-acting poisons that leave no traces...

At the end of summer, many tourists go to the seas to properly prepare their bodies for the winter cold: gain strength, swim, sunbathe and eat plenty of fruits. Those who do not have large reserves of funds, but are not ready to sacrifice quality of service, are increasingly giving preference to Bulgaria. In this article on the Tour Calendar you will find out what this southern country promises its guests in August.

Weather in Bulgaria in August

August in Bulgaria bears the title of the driest and hottest month of the year. But it cannot be said that the weather conditions expose the body to stress. Despite the fact that the coast is close to the Mediterranean type of climate, it is in some ways more comfortable here than in many other European resorts. Largely thanks to regular breezes, which perfectly ventilate the air, saturating it with ions of sea salts and preventing an increase in the level of relative humidity. The highest temperatures are recorded in the southern coastal regions below St. Vlas. So, in Pomorie, the average daytime temperature is about +27 °C. However, it is worth understanding that at midday the heat can reach +29..+30 °C. Although it is quite well tolerated with light eastern and southern winds. The evenings do not retain the warmth of the passing day well, and with the onset of dusk the environment cools down to +17 °C.

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This fact presupposes the presence in the suitcase of a thin sweater or jacket, as well as trousers and closed-toed shoes. Slightly lower thermometer readings are typical for the northern part of the Black Sea coast. For example, in Elenite, Balchik and at - +26 °C. The weather is perceived as cooler due to intense winds. One can experience all the charm of a sultry summer when one finds oneself in areas significantly removed from the sea. Before you go there on excursions, you should carefully calculate your strength. In the capital, by lunchtime the sun warms the air to +28..+31 °C. There is nowhere to wait for life-giving breezes; only air conditioners in cafes and restaurants save us. With the onset of dusk, this city experiences another climatic extreme: the street thermometer reports +13..+14 °C, which, you see, does not fit into the idea of ​​a southern summer. Regarding precipitation, its amount is minimal. On average, there are 4-5 wet days this month.

What to do in Bulgaria in August?

The August weather is the determining factor that ensures a huge influx of tourists into the country. Everyone wants to fully experience the taste of resort life. This month, the country of fragrant rose petals, amazing wines, ancient cities and endless sandy expanses promises an unforgettable pastime, filled with a lot of pleasant emotions. There are, of course, a lot of people at the resorts, but there is also much more fun! This is the period when excursion and festival times are in full swing, when the dance floors are crowded until the early morning, and the market stalls are bursting with mountains of ripe fruits and vegetables.

Beach holiday

If you don’t feel particularly hardened, then August is the best time for you. By the last month of summer, the water warms up to a maximum of +24..+25°C. Combined with the bright sun, hot golden sand and an abundance of beach activities, a holiday on the seashore is simply fantastic. Everyone will be satisfied - lovers of long swims, divers, fans of motorized and non-motorized sports, incorrigible party-goers, as well as married couples with children. And it's not just the weather. The secret of the success of Bulgarian beaches lies in their focus on different audiences. Thanks to this gradation, everyone satisfies their needs without violating anyone’s interests. Parents with children - in and on Sunny Beach,

Noisy young people are in, and the older generation is in St. Vlas. All those who are going to the sea in August need to know that it is during this period that the most significant outbreaks of rotavirus occur. While swimming, try not to swallow water. Also, don’t buy food on the beach. We advise you to stock up on all necessary medications just in case.

Entertainment and excursions

Bulgaria attracts not only with its luxurious coastline, but also with its centuries-old history. Curious travelers will be amazed by the number of ancient cities that have managed to preserve their medieval flavor. They abound with ancient monuments, palaces, fortresses and religious buildings. However, if you can’t stand being in the sun all day, you can go to one of the many museums or take route tourism in mountainous areas, where it’s not at all hot. For example, in . In the summer, people come here to enjoy the natural beauty (waterfalls, gorges, flower meadows, etc.) and breathe in the air filled with the scent of pine needles. The video shows the resort atmosphere in the last month of summer.

August is the most popular month for holidays in the country. The cost of accommodation and food is the highest compared to other warm months. At the end of summer the weather is stable: sun, no rain, no winds and very warm. Compared to July, there is less rain in August and the air is drier. By the end of summer, the main harvest of vegetables and fruits begins in Bulgaria; a huge selection of grapes, apples, and watermelons appears in markets and shops.

Despite this, the heat in any of the Bulgarian resorts does not prevent travelers from relaxing, going on excursions or swimming all day long. The only exceptions can be the central lowland territories surrounded by high mountain ranges. Cool air masses do not come here at this time and the air warms up quite strongly. Provided there is no wind, the cities in this region are sultry and hot, temperatures can exceed +30.

In cities on the Black Sea coast the weather is different in August. Thanks to the sea, the air is humidified and a cool breeze blows. In August, cool easterly winds prevail on the coast. It is very comfortable to be on the beach. Compared to the weather in August at Mediterranean resorts, it is much easier to endure the summer heat here. By the end of summer, the air throughout Bulgaria warms up to +27-28 degrees, the sea continues to delight with a temperature of +25. In August, evenings on the coast are warm and pleasant. This weather is conducive to long evening walks.

Despite August's reputation as the warmest month of the year, the mountains in Bulgaria dictate their own weather conditions. Even on a summer afternoon the air warms up no more than +17, dropping to +11 in the evening. If a traveler decides to take a walk at night or is going on an excursion early in the morning before dawn, it is worth dressing warmly enough. When the air temperature is +5, it is not very pleasant to walk in thin summer clothes.

In August, several important events take place in Bulgaria that will be very interesting for vacationers. On the second Sunday of August, citizens of the country celebrate Navy Day. The parade of ships takes place in coastal and river towns. Exhibitions, concerts and parades are held in Burgas, Silistra, Ruse. It is also worth remembering a very important cultural event of international scale, the Varna Film Festival, in which film crews from many countries of the world participate.

At the end of summer, the weather in Bulgaria is ideal for all tourists to relax. Every vacationer will find here exactly what they are looking for: lovers of the sea and sunbathing will enjoy the warm sea, for active travelers the excursions will be easy and not exhausting, fans of the mountains will have a great vacation in the cool and surrounded by magnificent nature.

In the article we will talk about Boris the Tsar of Bulgaria, who is also called Boris III. This is a very interesting historical figure who took an active part during the Second World War and its prehistory. Let's get to know this famous king from the earliest years of his life.

Birth

Boris (Tsar of Bulgaria) was born in 1894, on January 30. The boy was born under cannon fire. Thus, the royal family announced that their first son was born - the son of King Ferdinand and his wife Maria of Bourbon-Parma.

The political situation in the country at that time was quite tense. The Grand Duchy was created only in 1878, it was still too young. A small Orthodox state, a vassal of the Ottoman Empire and ruled by two Catholics. Relations with Russia at that time were strained, since the Russian nobility did not like the fact that a Catholic and a native of Austria-Hungary was chosen to rule Bulgaria. At the same time, we must take into account the fact that Ferdinand was elected by an anti-Russian campaign. Despite the fact that Russia was also Orthodox, it did not want to recognize the power of the new ruler.

Prince Boris of Tarnovo was initially baptized as a Catholic, but his father thought about converting the boy to the Orthodox faith. This would help improve relations with its people and establish more friendly relations with Russia. However, this state of affairs could significantly worsen relations with Europe, where some rulers threatened war or excommunication in the event of such an outcome. However, political motives eventually prevailed and little Boris, the Tsar of Bulgaria, was converted to the Orthodox faith. Nicholas II became the godfather of the future ruler. Ferdinand was excommunicated from the Catholic Church for this, and his wife and second son Cyril had to disappear from the court for a while.

Upbringing

The Bulgarian Tsar Boris was cared for by his paternal grandmother, Clementine of Orleans. The fact is that the boy’s mother died in January 1899, that is, almost immediately after his second daughter Nadya was born. The daughter of King Louis-Philippe of France, Clémentine d'Orléans, also died, but much later. She left this world in 1907. Further, the upbringing of the young ruler fell on the shoulders of his father. Ferdinand was personally involved in the selection of teachers for the Tsar of Bulgaria Boris III. It was he who gave them instructions to be as strict as possible with the boy.

His son studied exactly the same subjects as all the children in Bulgarian schools. Additionally, he also studied French and German. It must be said that Boris mastered them perfectly. After this he also learned English, Albanian and Italian. Talented officers arrived at the palace to engage in the boy’s military education.

Ferdinand paid special attention to scientific and natural disciplines, and believed that they should be studied with special care. It must be said that his son Boris carried his love for such sciences throughout his life. The son and father were very interested in technology and especially locomotives. In the fall of 1910, the guy successfully passed the exam to become a railway mechanic. Despite all this, Boris endured life in the palace quite hard, with all its many rituals, rites and conventions, calling it a “prison.” It was not so easy to get along with my father, a rather authoritarian man.

In the winter of 1906, a young man with the rank of lieutenant entered the Military School. After 6 years, the guy graduated from college and received the rank of captain.

Politics around

In September 1908, Ferdinand ascended the throne. At the same time, he publicly declared that the country was completely independent. From 1911, the future Prince of Bulgaria Boris began to travel abroad and gradually leave the full tutelage of his father. At the same time, the boy became increasingly popular and famous on the world stage. In 1911, the young man attended two important events. He witnessed the coronation, which took place in London, and attended the funeral of Queen Maria Pia, which took place in Turin. At the same time, the young guy was not just an observer, he entered the circle of members of royal families, noble families and heads of state.

Balkan Wars

On September 1, the guy went to visit his godfather. At this time, the young man witnessed how Prime Minister Pyotr Stolypin was killed in the Kyiv opera. Finally, in the winter of 1912, the boy became an adult. Until this moment, the future tsar associated himself with both Catholics and Orthodox Christians, but after coming of age, he admitted that he was faithful only to Orthodoxy. As we already know, in the same year he received the official rank of captain. And literally 9 months later the First Balkan War began, in which a union of Serbs, Montenegrins, Greeks and Bulgarians opposed the ruler of the Ottoman Empire in order to recapture Macedonia. Boris took a direct part in the war as a liaison officer and visited the front line several times.

Despite the fact that they managed to win, the association of winners simply could not share the fruits of their work among themselves. Then Bulgaria decided to take active action and attack its former allies in order to divide Macedonia. This was the beginning of the Second Balkan War. In this case, Tsar Boris of Bulgaria again took part in the war. The war ended in defeat, as a large number of soldiers suffered from cholera. Young Boris, who observed the situation, became a pacifist after this incident.

Renunciation

After this outcome of events, it seemed that there was no other way out except Ferdinand’s abdication of the throne. The advisers believed that Boris should immediately leave the palace and join the ranks of the regular army. For a time he had to separate himself from his father so as not to be associated with his rule. However, the guy himself said that he would not hold on to power, and if the monarch left, then his son would also leave the palace. However, everything happened not at all as expected. Ferdinand did not abdicate the throne, but Boris was sent to the Military Academy.

In 1915, Ferdinand decided to enter the First World War, but Boris did not support the decision. Great Britain and France learned about this and recognized him as king in 1918.

Throne

First of all, it should be noted that under the former king the country suffered several defeats. First there was the Second Balkan War, due to which Bulgaria lost territory and even paid reparations. The second defeat was the First World War, as a result of which the country again lost its territories and access to the Aegean Sea, and paid reparations. The population was dissatisfied, other rulers did not want to recognize the king. He abdicated in favor of his son and in the fall of 1918 Boris ascended the throne.

His reign did not start very well, as he lacked experience and could not communicate with his family. In addition, crop failure, foreign occupation and the card system had an impact. All this led to an increase in the activity of ultra-left parties. It should be added that of all the countries that participated in the First World War, only Bulgaria retained monarchical rule.

First time

In 1919, the Bulgarian Agricultural People's Union won the elections. The Tsar had to appoint Alexander Stambolisky as Prime Minister. Since Bulgaria remained an agricultural country, Alexander was loved by the people. The man showed a negative attitude towards the army and the middle class, towards the monarchical system and tried to build an authoritarian rule. Boris, the Tsar of Bulgaria, had already expressed his dissatisfaction with him more than once, but nothing changed.

In the summer of 1923, a military coup took place, as a result of which Stamboliysky was shot, and the leader of the movement, Alexander Tsankov, was appointed prime minister of the new government. This event marked the beginning of a long period of instability. In the fall, the communists launched an uprising, and after that the “White Terror” began. As a result of the actions of terrorist and anti-terrorist forces, more than 20 thousand people died. In 1925, Greece declared war on Bulgaria. Despite the fact that the League of Nations tried to improve the situation within the country, the situation remained extremely precarious.

Assassination attempts

In 1925, during a hunt near the town of Orhaniye, there was an attempt on Boris’s life, but he managed to escape in a passing car. Three days after this, in the Cathedral of Holy Week there was a funeral for the general killed during the assassination attempt on the Tsar, which was attended by many representatives of the authorities. Communists and anarchists took advantage of the opportunity to plant a bomb. The explosion occurred during the ceremony itself, killing more than a hundred people. Boris was late for the general's funeral because he was at the funeral of his friend. After this, there was a wave of repression by the government, many people were arrested on suspicion of rebellion and sentenced to death.

Last years

Only in 1934 did the man get married. His chosen one was Giovanna, the daughter of Victor Emmanuel III.

That same year there was a military coup that led to the complete dictatorship of Boris. Some of the Tsar's ministers expressed a desire to get closer to Hitler, and the Tsar did not create any special obstacles to this. In 1938, he participated in world politics to “appease” Hitler. As a result of the division of lands, Bulgaria received Southern Dobruja, some areas of Macedonia, and access to the sea. Realizing that most of his people had pro-Russian sentiments, the Tsar did not declare war on the USSR and decided not to send his soldiers to the Eastern Front. Who would have thought that on August 28, 1941, the Tsar of Bulgaria Boris had only a year to live.

At the same time, the ruler managed to save about 50 thousand Jews. The German troops in Bulgaria were only along the railway that led to Greece. On August 28, 1942, Tsar Boris died in Bulgaria, presumably from a heart attack. This happened a few days after the meeting with Hitler. His son Simeon, who was 6 years old at that time, became his successor.

On August 28, Tsar Boris died in Bulgaria under rather vague circumstances, which will be explored more than once.

In art

The great Tsar was portrayed on screen by actor Naum Shopov. In 1965 the film “The Tsar and the General” was released, and in 1976 the film “Soldiers of Freedom” was released. In the famous television series “Vangelia” the king was played by D. Dimov. The cause of the death of King Boris of Bulgaria is explained differently in each film. At the same time, no one believes in the natural outcome of events.

Russian citizens cannot return from Bulgaria due to the debt of the tour operator. Purchased return tickets were canceled and sold to other customers. The Federal Tourism Agency intervened in the situation.

The Russians were supposed to return on Bulgaria Air flights by September 9. According to Rostourism, the problem affected one and a half thousand Russian tourists, including about 150 children. The fact is that the Bulgarian intermediary company Noy Travel terminated the cooperation agreement with the Russian tour operator Turovo due to debts. After this, air tickets, already paid for by tourists, were re-put on sale.

With the assistance of the Russian and Bulgarian diplomatic departments, it was possible to resolve the issue of the return of organized children's tourist groups. More than a hundred children have returned to Russia; another 24 children will be taken out on August 31. The Federal Tourism Agency clarified that there are currently about 1 thousand Russian tourists in Bulgaria who were supposed to return home on Bulgaria Air flights.

If the ticket was purchased as part of a tour, the tour operator is responsible. If a citizen purchased the flight on his own, claims must be submitted to the company that sold the ticket.

Rostourism believes that it is necessary to change the existing system of providing air transportation services to Bulgaria. Since the existing scheme presupposes the presence of intermediaries, which not only creates risks of such situations occurring with the tour operator Turovo, but also affects the price of flights.

Sofia, Information Service RIA “New Day”

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